Total births
331
Girls' name · since 1993
Shaiann
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 331 babies named Shaiann, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 331
- total births
- 1993–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Shaiann is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 331 have been recorded since 1993.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shaiann has been recorded 331 times among girls since 1993, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2014.
- 331 total births
- 1993–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
331 girls have been named Shaiann since 1993, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 331
- total births
- 1993–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Shaiann was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
31 babies were named Shaiann in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Shaiann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shaiann's full recorded timeline at 2003, 31% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 69% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2011, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1997 peak of 31 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shaiann at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Shaiann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2014
- Peak year (1997)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Shaiann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shaiann's strongest decade.
168 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Shaiann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
168 births
- 2000s
2000s
142 births
- 2010s 21
2010s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 168 births (51% of all-time use).
Shaiann by state
Where Shaiann concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 4.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 12 | 3.6% |
California share of Shaiann's total US births 4.8%
Even split
16 of 331 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaiann? ▼
Shaiann has been given to 331 babies in the U.S. since 1993, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2014. 31 babies were born in 1997, its single highest year.
When was Shaiann most popular? ▼
Shaiann was most popular in the 1990s decade with 168 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Shaiann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaiann are California (16 births), New York (12 births).
How long has the name Shaiann been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shaiann since 1993 -- 22 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Shaiann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shaiann's data
- Shaiann's decade-level peak was the 1990s (168 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shaianns (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shaiann
Nearby Names Like Shaiann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaiann
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shaiann side by side: Shaiann vs Sharon Shaiann vs Shannon Shaiann vs Shawna
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shaiann: Baby Name Since 1993 - 331 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaiann. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shaiann draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.